US Bridges

SR 19 over Sharkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Attala County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI S SR 440 · Structure no. 310001900410970

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Sharkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 19 over Sharkey Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesSharkey Creek
Location4.4 MI S SR 440
RouteState Highway 19
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.13048, -89.73938
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Sharkey Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Sharkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Sharkey Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Sharkey Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Sharkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.